“Lest we forget”. Knowing our history helps guide us into tomorrow. On November 11th, we take time to remember those who have given their lives in war for democratic freedom. More than the military history of our country, I believe it is important to remember the complete history of our nation, our local areas, and our family history. When we understand what was, it helps us for the tomorrow.
Often there is a dark side to our history. Not everything that has happened is something we want to talk about, let alone celebrate, but if we don’t remember the full story we position ourselves to repeat the mistakes of history.
Canada shall be a “Dominion from Sea to Sea” was part of the foundational fabric of our nation. This past election has been one of the most divisive elections we have had since the founding of our country. It is said that righteousness and justice are the foundation of a throne. Unfortunately, we aren’t seeing our country ruled with true justice. We see double standards, self-interest, and ideological agenda being pushed more than true justice and right dealings. When this happens, we begin to distrust one another, we argue, and we become divided. I trust that as a nation, we can begin to elect people that will be “just” in their dealings.
If we as communities can focus on what can draw us together, representing proper justice, maybe it will influence those elected into office. Perhaps it is just a dream, but for Canada to stay as a united country, we will have to start somewhere.
From our family to yours,
Lowell Harder
